Looks at stories of community, social relationships, and the impact of the working world.

For students taking English B, the "story" element is more literal, as they must study two full works of literature. These literary reading recommendations are typically located at the end of textbooks and are used to foster deep cultural and linguistic understanding. Developing in a language - International Baccalaureate®

Focuses on life stories such as travel, migration, and rites of passage.

Coursebooks from publishers like Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press organize these texts into the following themes:

Examines how humans shape the world through technology, scientific innovation, and artistic expression.